Free Vase to Silver Candelstick Fall Tablescape

by Salvaged Living: Decorating & DIY

While shopping at a local thrift store I came across the "free" box. These vases were tossed in for anyone to have. I saw such potential so I scooped them.

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A simple and easy transformation came via one of my favorite products: Krylon Looking Glass spray paint.

Working in a protected area I sprayed my free finds. This paint dries quickly and provides a massive transformation! They instantly look like silver or pewter vases!

I added a little extra detail to one of the vases...just some cut grass plumes tied on with jute and a few acorns from the yard hot glued on.

Scattering the vases through the center of the table I loosely arranged plant clippings from my yard with some Milo cut from a local farmer's field around them. I decided to use the vases as candle holders instead of their traditional use.

To make the vases work as candle sticks I filled them partially with sand. The candles stay put this way! ***always be careful when working with lighted candles and never leave them unattended!

You can see how easy it is to dress up your table for Thanksgiving with just s few easy steps, using things from around your home! See the whole tablescape on my log Hunt & Host!

I hope you'll head over to the Hunt & Host blog for other ideas and some thoughts on what your worth!

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Faye Rickerson on Feb 15, 2016
Mirror glass painted vases. Did you paint the inside or outside of the vases? Great job!

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Melbalajara on Mar 11, 2016
How do you keep the candles from tilting? The vase is wider than they are. How do you keep them up at the top?

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Barbara on Dec 26, 2015
Beautiful!!

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Waldschmj on Jan 12, 2016
I love this idea I go to auctions and can get things like this for about nothing

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